OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221625148

THE KROGER CO.

LITTLE ROCK, AR· 2023-12-17T00:00:00

Event: Allergic Reaction, Anaphylactic shock, Cardiovasc System, Chemical, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Collapse, Disinfectant, Lung, Medical Condition, Medical History, Non-PEL Overexposure, Overexposure, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Sprayed, Underlying Medical Condition
NAICS: 445110
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347171209
Employer profile: THE KROGER CO.
Summary number: 221625148
Report ID: 0627100

Event description

Employee dies from allergic reaction after chemical exposure

Investigation abstract

At 7:30 a.m. on December 17, 2023, an employee worming as an associate for a supermarket was walking down an aisle. Store personnel routinely take cleaning products from the display areas in the store to use for either cleaning or disinfecting surfaces. The employee took photos of two containers of Lysol products. She then sent texts to a coworker telling them that someone had sprayed Lysol spray close by and that she could smell it. Shortly after, the employee collapsed in the store and a coworker called EMS. The employee died from anaphylactic shock disinfectant spray product exposure.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 62 F

Event type
12

Occupation code
365

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